In Good Spirits
A Pourly Executed, Somewhat Comedic, and Terribly Sappy Tribute Blog to the Illustrious Jon Taffer
Tag: Recap
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E14: Thank You for (Not) Smoking
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon heads to Margate, Florida, with a mission to save Gerri’s Sports Pub, owned by Jerry and Alina Oles. This local dive bar has been a neighborhood staple, even before the Oles bought it. Like a lot of Bar Rescue stories, the bar had initial success
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E13: From Camo to Cocktail
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon tackles one of his favorite types of rescues, making a difference for the veterans of VFW Post 1689 in Jacksonville, Florida, especially in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday and for their upcoming 100th year anniversary. For over a decade, Jon worked as a
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E12: CSI: Los Cocos
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon isn’t hosting, and “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion nestles itself into the back of my mind till next week’s episode when, hopefully, Jon returns, maybe. I really don’t know what to do about these episodes where Jon isn’t the host. This is
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E11: Boca Re-Tune
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon meets the first owner in almost 250 episodes who takes personal responsibility for the sorry state of his bar and offers the man a hearty handshake for his amazing accomplishment. Still, Jon has some harsh but true criticisms for the decisions aspiring entrepreneur J Ambroise,
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E10: Friends without Benefits
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon’s absence is once again heartbreaking to endure, and I find myself needing a hug. It helps a little that he entrusts the rescue of the rustic event venue, Epic Lounge, in Downey, California, to the capable hands of Phil Wills, long-time mixology expert, consultant, and
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E9: Losing the Playoffs
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon’s ability to adjust his understanding of a situation based on the information he receives is on full display and harkens memories of the old days before Jon became executive producer and created perfectly designed and implemented systems—you know, back when it felt like no one
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E8: A Perla in the Rough
In my least favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon invites Dustin Drai, nightlife authority and Vice President of Drai’s Entertainment to guest host for him while he is off doing other important things and leaving me to cry like an inconsolable baby. I hate to be classist here but if I’ve learned one thing
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E7: My Brother’s Barkeeper
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon gives us a living example of the principles and practices he describes in his book, The Power of Conflict, and demonstrates his remarkable ability to ferry people through conflict and into loving connection with one another. As Jon proclaims, “If I don’t fix this family
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E6: Missing the Marc
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon draws on his admiration for veterans to pull out all the stops for Philip Smith, an Army veteran who is $3.5 million in debt after only two years of owning Arnold’s Lounge in St. Augustine, Florida. Philip is a proud father who overzealously purchased Arnold’s
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Bar Rescue Recap S9E5: Low Five Dive
In my most favorite episode of Bar Rescue ever, Jon goes back to his roots as a subdued consultant who tells it like it is when he struggles to prevent the loss of his voice as well as the imminent closing of Cathy Whaley’s High Five Grille in Tucson, Arizona. At the start of this
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